Question

In a poetry workshop, which statement would be an appropriate comment about the metaphors in a poem?

You should probably avoid trying to use metaphors.

It might work better to stick with one metaphor.

I was completely confused by all of those metaphors.

None of the metaphors make any sense to me.

Answer 1

A more constructive comment about the metaphors in a poem would be:

"It might work better to stick with one metaphor."

This feedback suggests a focus on clarity and cohesion without dismissing the use of metaphors entirely. It encourages the poet to refine their approach while still engaging with the metaphorical elements of their work.